It's a fair question to ask before installing any browser extension: is this safe, and what can it actually see? Here is a plain-language explanation of how Neon Cursor works and what it does and does not do.
What the extension does
Neon Cursor has one job: draw your chosen cursor on the web pages you visit. When you open a page, the extension places your selected cursor and pointer image over the normal one. That's the entire feature. It does not change the content of the page, sign you into anything, or alter how websites behave.
What it does not do
- It does not read, collect, or transmit the text of the pages you visit.
- It does not track your browsing history or sell data. Neon Cursor is free and ad-supported on our own website, not by harvesting your activity.
- It does not ask for your passwords, payment details, or personal information.
Why it needs page access
To place a cursor on a page, an extension needs permission to run on the sites you visit — that's simply how drawing a cursor everywhere works. The permission looks broad in the install prompt, but it is used only to display the cursor image, not to inspect what's on the page. You can review exactly what's requested on the extension's Chrome Web Store listing, and you can read our full Privacy Policy for details on data handling.
Pages it can't touch
For security, browsers block every extension from running on internal pages such as chrome:// settings, the extensions page, and the browser's store. So even if it wanted to, the extension cannot operate there. This is a browser-level protection, not something any single extension controls.
Downloaded files
The cursor files you can download (.cur, .ani, .png) are just images — they contain artwork, not programs, and don't run code. Installing one as a Windows pointer simply tells Windows which picture to show for your mouse.
Staying in control
You can switch designs or turn everything off whenever you like. See How to Remove or Reset Your Custom Cursor. If you ever have a concern, our Contact page is the fastest way to reach us.